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A Heavy Metal Exploration of Baked Goods

Month: April 2015

Well it’s been a bit of time hasn’t!? Never fear, I have been trying new recipes and this one is a MUST for every headbanger, baker, stay-at-home-parent, or human being (except for those gluten-free types…sorry).

Barley Flour has a nice nutty / earthy flavor to it and definitely stands out compared to say Wheat or Rye flour. This recipe allows for that flavor to shine because the flour is one of three ingredients. Yes…only three ingredients for these little flatbreads.

Before you gather your tools and ingredients, it’s time to select some suitable music. Being that Barley was commonly consumed by peasants in Medieval Europe, Pagan Altar is a very fitting sound and feel for this! Put on, Lords of Hypocrisyand you will hear what I mean.

Set your oven to 475ºF. Pour the flour into the bowl and mix the salt in very well. Add the cold water and mix quickly and thoroughly until you have a firm and sticky dough.

From this dough, divide it into four pieces and roll them into balls. Place them on your baking sheet and flatten them to about 1/4″ thick. You can make them round, square, or whatever shape suits your fancy.

Once your oven is ready, place them in the oven for 15 minutes. Yes, this is “fast” food! Once the 15 minutes is up they should be nice and brown, but you may need to have them in for longer or shorter.

So in just about 20 minutes, you’ll have some great flatbreads that go perfect with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Top them with butter, jam, cheese, meat….you see where I’m going with this. Enjoy them day or night and eat them while you see the dead marching!!

“People often now stand and stare and wonder who could they be,That would leave such a lasting tribute to their lives.But they never look down in the undergrowth at the pile of broken stone.Or spare a thought for all the young men who have died.” – Pagan Altar